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First of all, apologies for the poor sound quality. Danh recorded with the wrong mic. Big thank you to Rizky for salvaging it as best he could.

In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we talk about a bunch of recent monster movies.

First we review Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein, a movie about a horrible monster, but actually he is misunderstood and handsome and has generational trauma.

Next we review Predator Badlands, a movie about a remorseless killing machine, but actually he's brave and noble and also handsome and also he has generational trauma.

Finally we talk about The Elixir, an Indonesian zombie film.

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00:00 The Start
05:35 Frankenstein
10:30 Predator Badlands spoiler-free
28:01 Alien Earth (mild spoilers)
38:47 The Elixir (SPOILERS)

How do you feel about this era of attractive movie monsters?

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Danh is on holiday so let's get pumped for Jackie CHAN-uary 2026 by listening to a compilation of Jackie Chan reviews from Jackie CHAN-uary 2025!

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00:00 Wheels on Meals
 26:42 The Myth
 56:27 Mr. Nice Guy
 1:23:46 The Karate Kid (2010)

What’s your favourite Jackie Chan film? What would you like to see us cover in 2026?
 
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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re talking all things Timo Tjahjanto — Indonesia’s master of mayhem and one of the most exciting action directors working today.

We kick things off by chatting about the recent announcement that Timo will be directing The Beekeeper 2, starring none other than Jason Statham. What does this pairing mean for the future of Western action cinema, and how might Timo’s brutal, kinetic style translate to a Hollywood sequel?

Next, we dive into our review of Nobody 2, Timo’s first big Hollywood directorial outing, starring Bob Odenkirk. Does it live up to the original, and how does his signature flair elevate the genre?

Finally, we revisit Timo’s 2018 blood-soaked classic The Night Comes For Us — a film that cemented his reputation for bone-crunching fight choreography and emotional storytelling. We discuss its legacy, its place in Southeast Asian action cinema, and why it still hits as hard as ever.

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 00:00 – The Start
 10:19 – About Timo
 14:39 – The Beekeeper 2
 19:45 – Nobody 2 Review
46:44 – The Night Comes For Us Review

What's your favourite Timo movie? 

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This week for Spook-tober we are joined by special guest Chad from the Cheers Big Ears Podcast to talk about The Medium (2021), a criminally unseen, joint Thai-South Korean production from Thai director Banjong Pisanthanakun (Shutter), produced and co-written by South Korean director Na Hong-jin (The Wailing).

The movie, ร่างทรง Rang Song, tells the story of Nim, the local shaman of a small Isan village, as she struggles with a possession case that hits too close to home. The film utilises the found-footage format of movies like Paranormal Activity and the Blair Witch project, and combines it seamlessly with the local folklore of The Wailing to create an original piece that is both entertaining and rich in depth.

Chad brings his expertise as a lover of Asian horror cinema and a frequent traveller to Thailand to analyse this films strengths and weaknesses - and of course, to develop the traditional Two Asian Blokes Bad Hollywood Remake.

For more fun, slightly boozy, conversations with Chad, check out the Cheers Big Ears Podcast - available anywhere you can get a podcast. Why not start with the episode where we appeared and listed out our Top 5 Asian Movies of All Time?

CHEERS BIG EARS -- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4z14TuvLzKtUqHazNcfwWA?si=PN4GFfkbT0uoxlT5UFk_-Q

00:00 The Start
 02:50 Introducing Chad
 08:34 Chad's experience with Asian cinema
 22:38 The Medium
 27:51 Found Footage movies
 32:19 Chad's opinion
 36:20 Spoiler section
 40:31 The Thai aesthetic
 46:42 The disturbing moments
 51:53 The tropes
 55:55 Closing thoughts
 57:18 The Bad Hollywood Remake
 1:03:34 Cheers Big Ears mini-episode

What are your thoughts on The Medium?

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For this week's episode of Spook-tober, we are joined by Kyle of the What Kind of Asian Are You? podcast. Kyle specializes in sharing stories of Asian diaspora from all across the globe, so we thought it would be fitting for him to help us talk about an anthology film featuring three short films from three acclaimed directors from three different parts of East Asia - this is Three... Extremes.

The first film we talk about is Dumplings from Hong Kong director, Fruit Chan - the story of a fading actress trying desperately to cling to her youth by eating dumplings that contain a secret and forbidden ingredient.

The second film is Cut, directed by South Korean director Park Chan-wook, starring Lee Byung-hun (of KPop Demon Hunters fame). This short tells the story of a film director forced to make an impossible life-or-death decision.

The third and final film in the anthology is Box, directed by legendary Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike. This is a haunting, yet trippy, story of a young novelist who has to reconcile with her guilt over the death of her twin sister.

Kyle brings his experience with Hong Kong, Korean and Japanese cinema in order to analyze these three extreme short films.

If you are a fan of Asian stories, check out the What Kind Of Asian Are You? podcast, where Kyle chats with guests about their experience with Asian identity and diaspora. In fact, why not start with the episode where he talked to us, the Two Asian Blokes?

What Kind Of Asian Are You? -- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LzAjrtLa0FYQ8v5uyUQbR?si=OslgyvGtSK2WeGHxCvSHJQ

What Kind Of Asian Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/whatkindofasianpod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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00:00 The Start
 01:10 What Kind Of Asian Are You?
 04:03 Kyle on Asian cinema
 30:55 Three... Extremes
 32:32 Dumplings by Fruit Chan
 46:39 Cut by Park Chan-wook
 59:36 Box by Takashi Miike
 1:12:30 A "nice" sample plate of Asian cinema
 1:17:01 Let's Make a Bad Hollywood Remake
 1:29:03 Closing thoughts

What are your thoughts on Three... Extremes?

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In the first of a series of guest episodes we have leading up to Halloween, we invited Nick Sheist of the Bad Movies We Love podcast onto the show to watch and share his thoughts on Takashi Miike's 2012 thriller Lesson of Evil.

 Based on Yusuke Kishi's novel of the same name, this film has been criticised for its debatable taste in the handling of sensitive topics - if you know you know. Because of this it was banished to the realm of cult cinema like many Miike joints before it.

 But does has it been fairly judged??

 Nick Sheist brings his professional eye for bad movies to the podcast to help us answer this question.

 Speaking of bad movies, if you have a movie that you love but everybody else hates, Nick has probably talked about it on his podcast. Check out Bad Movies We Love and the other delightful podcasts on the Sheist Network. In fact, why not start with the episode where he talked to us, the Two Asian Blokes, about Jet Li's 2001 classic, The One?

Bad Movies We Love -- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4S44u7dUwUr2JHd1REaxKA?si=JtgUhWYdTuW4bvnPgsXTlw

 Sheist Network -- https://sheistpodnet.captivate.fm/

 Link Tree -- https://linktr.ee/nicksheist/

00:00 The Start
02:00 Bad Movies We Love
05:44 What did Nick grow up watching?
16:00 Lesson of Evil
18:31 The synopsis
25:14 Nick's initial thoughts
34:15 The production design
38:55 The structure
47:00 Did Nick like it?
54:46 Sensitive American themes
1:02:33 The Bad Hollywood Remake
1:16:04 Closing thoughts

What are your thoughts on Lesson of Evil?

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we’re diving headfirst into spooky season with a lineup full of eerie vibes and supernatural chaos. We kick things off with a mini-review of Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s Cure (1997), a slow-burn psychological thriller that’s lingered with both of us long after watching. We chat about its legacy, the unsettling tone, and how it stacks up against modern horror.

Thavy then shares his first impressions of Silent Hill f, having just started playing the game. Set in 1960s Japan with a new narrative twist, we talk about the atmosphere, gameplay, and how it fits into the Silent Hill legacy.

Danh gives his spoiler-free thoughts on Demon Slayer: The Movie – Infinity Castle, the epic finale that wraps up the beloved anime series. Is it the grand send-off fans have been waiting for?

Our main topic this week is the new anime adaptation of Dan Da Dan. We cover our spoiler-free impressions of the first two seasons — the wild genre-blending, the animation style, and whether it lives up to the hype — before diving into a full spoiler-filled discussion.

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00:00 – The Start (of the spooky season)
 02:25 – Cure (1997) mini-review
12:12 – Silent Hill f (Thavy's first thoughts)
24:06 – Demon Slayer – Infinity Castle (spoiler-free)
36:38 – Dandadan (spoiler-free)
43:40 – Dandadan (spoilers)

Seen Dandadan or playing Silent Hill f? Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at [email protected]

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we kick things off with a meandering conversation that touches on everything from modern Australian cinema to the explosive success of Kpop Demon Hunters, which has just become the most-watched film on Netflix. We chat about what this means for positive representation in media and how the globalisation of Kpop continues to shape pop culture in surprising ways.

Our main topic this week is The Shadow's Edge, the latest thriller starring Jackie Chan and Tony Leung Ka Fai. Set in a rain-soaked neo-noir Hong Kong, the film blends action, suspense, and psychological drama. Is this a bold new direction for Jackie Chan — or just a shadow of his past work? Tune in to hear our full review and thoughts.

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00:00 – The Start
 07:50 – Kpop Demon Hunters becomes the most-watched film on Netflix
 15:33 – Ne Zha 2 dub bombs
 23:50 – The globalisation of Kpop
 31:25 – The Shadow's Edge review

Have you seen The Shadow’s Edge? Share your thoughts in the comments or email us at [email protected]

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, we dive into early reactions to Resident Evil 9, the latest installment in Capcom’s long-running survival horror franchise — is the hype justified, or are we in for more formulaic frights? Then we break down the trailer for Alice in Borderland Season 3 and speculate on where the story might be heading next, before turning to the buzz around No Other Choice, the new thriller from Park Chan-wook that just premiered at TIFF. 

But the main event this week is our spoiler-filled review of Takopi’s Original Sin — the newly announced anime adaptation of the hit manga. On the surface, it’s a tale of a cute alien trying to spread happiness on Earth, but beneath that is a harrowing exploration of trauma, guilt, and the dark corners of childhood. We unpack how the series blends sci-fi absurdity with emotional devastation, and discuss what makes it such a singular work of modern manga storytelling.

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 00:00 The Start
 04:30 Resident Evil 9 first reactions
 11:55 Alice in Borderland season 3 trailer
 19:30 No Other Choice initial reception
 24:43 Takopi’s Original Sin SPOILER REVIEW

Have you read Takopi’s Original Sin or checked out the anime teaser? What did you think of its gut-punch narrative and adorable (but tragic) mascot?

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In this episode of Two Asian Blokes, Thavy gives us an exclusive look at her upcoming short film Don’t Fret Precious before discussing the recent news of Park Chan-wook’s eviction from the WGA, exploring what it might mean for creative rights and global perceptions of Hollywood’s inner politics. Then we hit the high seasand share our reactions to the teaser for season 2 of Netflix's One Piece live-action adaptation - our favourite show to talk about. After that, we offer a mini‑review of Weapons, the latest horror‑thriller from Zach Cregger - overhyped or masterpiece? Spoiler alert, it's neither.

But the main topic of this episode is Ghost Killer, directed by Kensuke Sonomura, from the team that brought us Baby Assassins. This Japanese supernatural action‑thriller sees college student Fumika Matsuoka become possessed by the vengeful ghost of hitman Hideo Kudo, sparking a relentless quest for justice from beyond the grave. We unpack everything from its inventive premise and blistering fight choreography to the star-making dual performance by Akari Takaishi and Masanori Mimoto. The film’s high-octane thrills and standout direction make it a riveting watch, even if the screenplay occasionally trips over its own ambition. 

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00:00 The Start
03:13 Don’t Fret Precious
11:53 Park Chan-wook WGA eviction
22:42 One Piece live-action season 2 teaser
30:15 Weapons mini-review
41:23 Ghost Killer REVIEW

Stay tuned for more updates on Don't Fret Precious - coming soon!

Watch the Don’t Fret Precious teaser: https://youtu.be/tsmB9-2uU_o

Support Don’t Fret Precious: https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000SUTR3MAP/dont‑fret‑precious

Also tune into Bad Movies We Love Podcast where Danh recently guested and talked about 1996 cult superhero film - The Phantom: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Y1povNobc3yp7Z4UwghOD?si=ad4fae31cc004a9c

Have you had the chance to watch Ghost Killer yet? What did you think of that haunting blend of supernatural horror and martial arts spectacle? 

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